Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye , also Franklin Ajaye , (born May 13, 1949 in Brooklyn , New York City , NY ) is an American actor and stand-up comedian .
Life
Ajaye grew up in Los Angeles . He later called himself Franklin Ajaye. His nickname is The Jazz Comedian , as he used to play jazz on his program. His father is African and his mother is from Florida .
He recorded several albums as a comedian: Franklyn Ajaye, Comedian (1973), I'm a Comedian, Seriously (1974) ( A&M Records ), Don't Smoke Dope, Fry Your Hair (1977), Plaid Pants and Psychopaths (1986 ) and Vagabond Jazz & the Abstract Truth (2004). He also appeared in a number of films, including Convoy and Car Wash . Ajaye appeared at the Tonight Show five times between 1974 and 1990.
Filmography (selection)
- 1975: Keep on Truckin '(Series)
- 1976: Catch Ferrari
- 1976: Car Wash - The freaky laundromat
- 1978: Convoy
- 1980: The Jazz Singer (The Jazz Singer)
- 1980: Two crazy jokers
- 1983: A crack in the bowl
- 1985: American ice cream
- 1987: Hollywood Shuffle
- 1988: Scout Academy
- 1989: My devilish neighbors
- 2002: Queen of the Damned
- 2003: Pirate Island (series)
- 2005–2006: Deadwood (series)
- 2009: Thank God ... that you are here!
- 2011: Bridal alert
Web links
- Franklyn Ajaye in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ajaye, Franklyn |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ajaye, Franklin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor and stand-up comedian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 13, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brooklyn , New York City , NY |